By Kristen Booze U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service Two years ago, I married into a Filipino-American family, and have learned a bunch about the culture through my magnificent mother-in- law and all of my new Filipina “titas” or “aunties.” Very early on, I witnessed how Filipinos often show their love through […]
Consul General Tess Dizon-De Vega with chefs and restaurant owners: A variety of platform and chefs with their own creative ideas pushed Philippine cuisine to the forefront By Cristina DC Pastor We love to eat, we have great tasting food, why not invite our American friends to enjoy our favorite food and have a captivating […]
By Cristina DC Pastor Who else would be so brazen to make this declaration but Erwin Santos, 44, president of FilStop, a leading Filipino grocery store in Jersey City. Initiated into the family business as a young boy, Erwin has seen the Filipinos’ shifting shopping habits over the years. “Ten years ago people cooked so […]
By Cristina DC Pastor The FilAm online magazine maintains its standing among the ranks of independent ethnic media publications in the New York area. We couldn’t be prouder. We would like to report a surge in readership (‘views’ in digital jargon) in the past year. I, as Founding Editor, was thrilled beyond all expectation. In […]
In an event featuring authentic national food and cultural performances, the Philippine Consulate joined 24 consulates general in New York that participated in the Society of Foreign Consuls in New York (SOFC) International Food Festival. Consul Felipe Carino III and Cultural Officer Olive Magpile led the consulate delegation to the event held at the Gandhi […]
By Cristina DC Pastor And tell me what street, compares with Mott Street in July? Sweet pushcarts gently gliding by — ‘Manhattan’ by Lorenz Hart and Richard Rodgers It does not take Chinese New Year for us to be prompted to visit Chinatown, but it is always a good time to make that special trek […]
By Cristina DC Pastor How does one go from being college dean to chocolatier with a plan? If you are Romeo Garcia, 38, you simply drop everything and fast-forward to a chocolate academy in Antwerp where Belgian bonbons are handcrafted and made with respect for tradition. That’s what he did in 2014 when he stepped […]
Tenants, homeowners, and small businesses in Woodside joined with community leaders and organizations to oppose the construction of a five-story megachurch, citing commuter traffic and disrespect for the “cohesive and historic character of the neighborhood.” Gentrification, critics argued before a Queens Community Board 2 hearing on September 27 will bring a “myriad of economic and […]
By Cristina DC Pastor Kabayan Authentic Filipino Cuisine is addressing allegations it was closed down by the City for building and health violations. Owner Cherry Castellvi said Kabayan was temporarily closed because a ‘bakay kubo’ structure at the back of the restaurant was constructed without a building permit. Similarly, it had no permit to install […]